DEVELOPERS

If you have any questions about the use of Ponderosa Pine or would like to contact us about having Ponderosa Pine seedlings planted on your project at no cost to you, please feel free to email us at mail@spokaneponderosa.com.

Advantages of Incorporating Ponderosa Pine Into Your Projects:

Lowers costs and increased property values:

Ponderosa Pine reduce long term landscape maintenance, increasing long term project profitability when compared to non-native tree species.

Increased consumer patronage and spending. People travel farther for shopping areas with a tree canopy.

Research shows a 10 year increase in asphalt pavement life when shaded.

Storm water absorption of Ponderosa Pine alone in a study of public trees saves the City of Spokane $210,149 per year in mitigation through rain interception and storage, thereby reducing the need for additional stormwater infrastructure.

Adjacent trees provide a reduction in building heating and cooling cost.

Few Pests.

Builds community:

Ponderosa Pine contribute to the unique look of Spokane County.

Incorporating existing trees into site plans provides a feeling of establishment.

Many of Spokane County’s most popular residential areas retained Ponderosa Pine.

Retaining and planting Ponderosa Pine in development projects ties the project to the area’s unique look and local feel.

Local projects that remove or otherwise have no Ponderosa in their plant pallet typically look like they could be from any city in the country (“Anywhere USA”).

Environmentally sustainable:

Ponderosa Pine is Spokane County’s Primary Native Tree.

Thrives in our environment.

Ponderosa Pine provide the advantages of a large tree species without supplemental watering, fertilizer, or insecticides once established.

Drought resistant species.

No irrigation required after two years on new trees.

Ponderosa Pine provide food and habitat for native wildlife.

Approved for storm pond and swale planting in the city of Spokane.

Approved City of Spokane street tree.

Provides erosion control.

Improves our water quality.

Fire resistant.

Offers aesthetic and creative experiences:

Spokane County is home to a myriad of recreation opportunities in our indigenous pine forests and open spaces.

The Ponderosa Pine is synonymous with the region and its natural beauty.

Ponderosa Pine provide year round aesthetic quality.

Enables people and communities to function more effectively:

Ponderosa Pine require less water than non-native tree species freeing up our aquifer for other uses.

Research shows a 10 year increase in asphalt pavement life when shaded.

Storm water absorption of Ponderosa Pine alone in a study of public trees saves the City of Spokane $210,149 per year in mitigation through rain interception and storage, thereby reducing the need for additional stormwater infrastructure.